Executive Assistant salary and cost of hiring in New Hampshire
The median executive assistant in New Hampshire earned $71,650 a year in May 2025[1], 6.4% below the US median of $76,590. That puts New Hampshire at #19 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 43-6011. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | $50,000 | $71,650 | $101,860 | |
| United States | $50,560 | $76,590 | $109,850 |
The middle half of executive assistants in New Hampshire earns $57,090–$86,810; the top tenth earns $101,860 or more, 2.0 times the bottom tenth.
What a hire really costs
Benefits and payroll taxes are 30.0% of total compensation in US private industry[2]. At the New Hampshire median that makes about $102,357 a year before recruiting, equipment and office space. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
Our open executive assistant roles pay $800–$1,100 a month under a direct contract. The one-time fee is $2,500–$3,000[3] with a 180-day replacement; paying through Deel adds $49 a month[4]. Change any number below to match your plan.
Pay by metro area in New Hampshire
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester-Nashua, NH | $87,030 | 350 | |
| Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area | $86,350 | 170 | |
| Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area | $78,590 | 150 | |
| Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area | $76,010 | 90 |
Manchester-Nashua, NH pays the most ($71,230) and Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area the least ($60,620): $10,610 a year apart for the same job.
What an executive assistant does
An executive assistant takes the founder's or a senior manager's admin load: inbox, calendar, travel, reports and follow-ups, so the executive spends time on decisions instead of logistics.
Neighbours in the ranking
| State | Median | vs New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | +3.1% | |
| Texas | +0.5% | |
| New Hampshire | +0.0% | |
| Arizona | -1.2% | |
| Vermont | -1.2% |
Questions
How much does an executive assistant earn in New Hampshire?
The median was $71,650 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $57,090 to $86,810.
What does it cost to employ an executive assistant in New Hampshire?
About $102,357 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in New Hampshire do executive assistants earn the most?
Manchester-Nashua, NH, with a median of $71,230 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-6011: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes436011.htm
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecec.nr0.htm
- Silkstaff pricing: https://silkstaff.com/#pricing
- Deel pricing, contractor management: https://www.deel.com/pricing/
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-05.